Description
Sticky, sweet, and garlicky with a golden pan-seared crust—these Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are weeknight magic. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and one skillet, you’ll have a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect over rice, noodles, or veggies, this versatile chicken dish is sure to make it into your weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients
→ Chicken & Coating
01 – 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 – 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 – 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 – 2 tablespoons butter, divided
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
05 – 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 – 1/4 cup soy sauce
07 – 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
08 – 1/3 cup honey
→ Seasoning & Garnish
09 – Kosher salt, to taste
10 – Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
11 – Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
01 – Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
02 – Slice chicken breasts lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper on both sides, then dredge in flour.
03 – Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 – Lower the heat to medium-low. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Add sliced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
05 – Add soy sauce and vinegar, scraping up the browned bits. Stir in honey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 – Return chicken to the skillet. Coat in sauce and simmer 1 minute until heated through.
07 – Garnish with green onions and serve with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Use thin chicken cutlets to ensure even cooking. Don’t burn the garlic—it only needs 30–60 seconds in the butter. Want extra sauce for drizzling over sides? Double the sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes